Free Trial

Economics News Headlines

Electric vehicles news icon
November 20, 2024 6:50 AM ET

Ford Motor Co. to cut 4,000 jobs in Europe and UK, citing disruption from shift to electric vehicles, economic headwinds

The Associated Press

Ford Motor Co. to cut 4,000 jobs in Europe and UK, citing disruption from shift to electric vehicles, economic headwinds

Read Ford Motor Co. to cut 4,000 jobs in Europe and UK, citing disruption from shift to electric vehicles, economic headwinds
Leaders attending the G20 Summit pose for a group photo in Rio de Janeiro, Monday, November 18, 202…
November 18, 2024 9:27 PM ET

G20 summit calls for more aid to Gaza and an end to the war in Ukraine

The Associated Press

Leaders of the world’s 20 major economies called for a global pact to combat hunger, more aid to war-torn Gaza and an end to hostilities in the Mideast and Ukraine, issuing a joint declaration that was heavy on generalities but short of details on how to accomplish those goals

Read G20 summit calls for more aid to Gaza and an end to the war in Ukraine
Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, left, and India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi shake …
November 18, 2024 9:27 PM ET

Lula urges G20 members to take action to slow global warming

The Associated Press

Brazil’s president has opened the second day of a meeting of the world’s 20 major economies by calling for more action to slow global warming, saying developed nations must speed up their initiatives to reduce harmful emissions

Read Lula urges G20 members to take action to slow global warming
The Treasury Building is viewed in Washington, May 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)
November 18, 2024 11:52 AM ET

Trump's treasury pick could give an indication of what he plans to do about tariffs

The Associated Press

One of the top remaining vacancies in President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed Cabinet is his treasury secretary — and the views of his top contenders there reflect broader questions about how the president-elect might wield tariffs in his new administration

NASDAQ:COLM
Read Trump's treasury pick could give an indication of what he plans to do about tariffs
Leaders attend a meeting at the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Monday, November 18, 2024
November 17, 2024 10:02 PM ET

Brazil’s G20 summit produces a broad declaration that’s short on specifics

The Associated Press

The summit of the Group of 20 leading economies in Rio de Janeiro has produced a joint declaration that, while not totally endorsed by one of the group’s members, succeeded in addressing most topics host Brazil had prioritized addressing: both ongoing major wars, a global pact to fight hunger, taxation of the world’s wealthiest people and changes to global governance

Read Brazil’s G20 summit produces a broad declaration that’s short on specifics

Trending News

All Economics News Headlines

Nu Holdings
November 17, 2024 6:11 AM ET

Warren Buffett, Cathie Wood Own Nu Holdings, Should You?

Jeffrey Neal Johnson
NYSE:NU
Read Warren Buffett, Cathie Wood Own Nu Holdings, Should You?
China's President Xi Jinping, left, speaks with Peru's President Dina Boluarte, right, as they and …
November 16, 2024 1:40 PM ET

Asia-Pacific summit closes in Peru with China’s Xi front and center as Trump whiplash looms

The Associated Press
Read Asia-Pacific summit closes in Peru with China’s Xi front and center as Trump whiplash looms
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum gives a media briefing from the National Palace in Mexico City,…
November 15, 2024 8:27 AM ET

Moody's downgrades Mexican government's outlook to 'negative' over weakening of judiciary and debt

The Associated Press
Read Moody's downgrades Mexican government's outlook to 'negative' over weakening of judiciary and debt
Chinese President Xi Jinping, left, and Peru's Prime Minister Gustavo Adrianzen, wave on the airpor…
November 14, 2024 9:14 PM ET

APEC leaders kick off Lima summit as Trump prepares to return to office

The Associated Press
Read APEC leaders kick off Lima summit as Trump prepares to return to office
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, bottom center, accompanied by his new cabinet members poses…
November 14, 2024 6:55 PM ET

Japan's economy grows for a second straight quarter on the back of consumer spending

The Associated Press
Read Japan's economy grows for a second straight quarter on the back of consumer spending
Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Chancellor Rachel Reeves speak with members of staff, dur…
November 14, 2024 4:24 AM ET

UK plans to create pension megafunds with aim of unlocking $100 billion for investment

The Associated Press
Read UK plans to create pension megafunds with aim of unlocking $100 billion for investment
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake waves with other candidates during a public rally ahe…
November 12, 2024 9:37 PM ET

Sri Lankan president seeks party win in parliamentary election to help him push his economic reforms

The Associated Press
Read Sri Lankan president seeks party win in parliamentary election to help him push his economic reforms
President Joe Biden speaks at Grubb-Worth Mansion, in Claymont, Del
November 12, 2024 9:20 PM ET

A diminished Biden heads to APEC summit in Peru, overshadowed by China's Xi

The Associated Press
Read A diminished Biden heads to APEC summit in Peru, overshadowed by China's Xi
A sale sign stands outside a home on the market Thursday, October 17, 2024, in the east Washington …
November 12, 2024 4:18 PM ET

Trump's economic agenda for his second term is clouding the outlook for mortgage rates

The Associated Press
NYSE:RJF
Read Trump's economic agenda for his second term is clouding the outlook for mortgage rates
Gold bars are shown stacked in a vault at the United States Mint on July 22, 2014 in West Point, N
November 12, 2024 1:33 PM ET

Gold is suddenly not so glittery after Trump's White House victory

The Associated Press
Read Gold is suddenly not so glittery after Trump's White House victory
A person walks in front of an electronic stock board showing Japan's Nikkei index at a securities f…
November 7, 2024 8:29 PM ET

Stock market today: Wall Street cruises to more records as it closes its best week in a year

The Associated Press
Read Stock market today: Wall Street cruises to more records as it closes its best week in a year
In this Saturday, June 29, 2019, file photo, U
November 6, 2024 5:02 PM ET

China is bracing for fresh tensions with Trump over trade, tech and Taiwan

The Associated Press
Read China is bracing for fresh tensions with Trump over trade, tech and Taiwan
November 6, 2024 9:33 AM ET

Trump’s Victory Signals Pro-Growth Economic Policies: Tax Cuts, Deregulation, and Tariffs

Due.com
LON:INV
Read Trump’s Victory Signals Pro-Growth Economic Policies: Tax Cuts, Deregulation, and Tariffs
Financial markets news icon
November 6, 2024 7:31 AM ET

US stock market, Tesla and bitcoin soar as markets anticipate broad economic change under Trump; Dow up 1,100 points

The Associated Press
Read US stock market, Tesla and bitcoin soar as markets anticipate broad economic change under Trump; Dow up 1,100 points
Fast food restaurant signs line Peach Street in Erie, Pa
November 5, 2024 2:56 PM ET

Restaurants, other services still in grip of high inflation even as overall rate slows

The Associated Press
NYSE:PGR
Read Restaurants, other services still in grip of high inflation even as overall rate slows
Government policy news icon
November 1, 2024 10:59 AM ET

Next Week: Trade balance, Fed policy meeting, consumer credit

The Associated Press
Read Next Week: Trade balance, Fed policy meeting, consumer credit
This combination of photos shows Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump, lef…
November 1, 2024 10:54 AM ET

Harris team warns CEOs that Trump is a threat to economy, while Trump says tariffs can drive growth

The Associated Press
Read Harris team warns CEOs that Trump is a threat to economy, while Trump says tariffs can drive growth
Kegan Ward, assistant manager of Swami Spirits, walks through debris of the damaged store in the af…
October 31, 2024 4:00 PM ET

US employers added just 12,000 jobs last month as hurricanes and strikes sharply reduce payrolls

The Associated Press
Read US employers added just 12,000 jobs last month as hurricanes and strikes sharply reduce payrolls
For sale and sold signs are seen in storage at a real estate office on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, i…
October 31, 2024 10:00 AM ET

Average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the US rises for fifth straight week

The Associated Press
Read Average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the US rises for fifth straight week
October 30, 2024 3:30 PM ET

Key economic events influencing investment decisions

Due.com
NYSE:BALON:BOE
Read Key economic events influencing investment decisions
Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves speaks with members of the staff as they visit …
October 30, 2024 3:27 AM ET

Taxes, spending and borrowing all higher as the new Labour government seeks to 'rebuild' the UK

The Associated Press
Read Taxes, spending and borrowing all higher as the new Labour government seeks to 'rebuild' the UK
A passerby moves past an electronic stock board showing Japan's stock prices outside a securities f…
October 29, 2024 10:38 PM ET

Stock market today: Nasdaq edges back from its record as chip companies and Eli Lilly slump

The Associated Press
Read Stock market today: Nasdaq edges back from its record as chip companies and Eli Lilly slump
The sun sets behind high tension power lines on Sept
October 29, 2024 7:25 PM ET

US economy grew at a solid 2.8% pace last quarter on strength of consumer spending

The Associated Press
Read US economy grew at a solid 2.8% pace last quarter on strength of consumer spending
Shoppers peruse merchandise at a Kohl's in Ramsey, N
October 29, 2024 8:09 AM ET

American consumers feeling much more confident as Election Day nears

The Associated Press
Read American consumers feeling much more confident as Election Day nears

Featured Articles and Offers

Sector News